Legislation

Sponsored — National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Enhancement Act of 2010

Sponsored — Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy I. Height.

Sponsored — Small Business Innovation to Job Creation Act of 2010

Cosponsored — Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act

Cosponsored — Preserving the American Historical Record Act

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending the condolences of the United States Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners, and recognizing the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers.

Cosponsored — A resolution designating April 2010 as “Financial Literacy Month”.

Sponsored — A resolution supporting the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter the country of origin or creed of the victim, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme referred to as “Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.”.

Cosponsored — Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2010

Cosponsored — Drug Free Communities Enhancement Act of 2010

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Poland in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash that killed the country’s President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders on April 10, 2010.

Sponsored — BAG Fees Act

Cosponsored — Keep Our Educators Working Act of 2010

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Cosponsored — A bill to prohibit air carriers from charging fees for carry-on baggage and to require disclosure of passenger fees, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored — A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Sponsored — Ponzi Scheme Victim’s Bill of Rights Act of 2010

Cosponsored — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Department of Defense health coverage as minimal essential coverage.